At least 27 dead after boat capsizes in Nigeria
Latest tragedy to hit busy waterways leaves more than 100 missing, with possible causes ranging from turbulence to age of vessel. A boat capsized on a stretch of the Niger…
Robert Sobukwe, the South African leader once as revered as Mandela
Born 100 years ago, Sobukwe was a titan of South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle – now often forgotten, his legacy still shapes the country. Robert Sobukwe pictured in 1960 On Monday,…
SUNshine Girl Giselle
SUNshine Girl Giselle is a brown-eyed Aquarius who loves spending time at the gym or at the movie theatre. This Aquarius posed for us in 2018. Giselle spends her down…
Why has Palestinian Authority’s Mahmoud Abbas nominated a successor now?
Rawhi Fattouh has been named to take over as interim president if Abbas steps down due to ill health. Mahmoud Abbas holds a joint news conference with the Turkish president…
How a new community hub is supporting Bristol’s fastest-changing area
A new community hub has opened in one of the fastest-changing streets in Bristol, with the locals behind it calling for more volunteers to come together and help run the…
Tim Dolighan cartoon, Nov. 30, 2024
Tim Dolighan cartoon for Nov. 30, 2024. Tim Dolighan cartoon for Nov. 30, 2024.Photo by Tim Dolighan /Special to Postmedia Network
Bristol’s best fish and chips as Kingswood chippy takes top spot
A fish and chip shop on the outskirts of Bristol has been crowned the area’s best by our readers. Last month, we asked you what Bristol’s best chippy is. Having…
NI church leaders share ‘deep disappointment’ over assisted dying vote
Religious leaders in Northern Ireland expressed “deep disappointment, sadness and regret” that assisted dying could be legalised in England and Wales. A majority of MPs, including Prime Minister Sir Keir…
Mohamed Al Fayed ‘manipulated’ Harrods managers to hide alleged sexual abuse
A former Harrods director has described how Mohamed Al Fayed would manipulate managers to conceal his alleged sexual abuse of dozens of women and girls. Jon Brilliant, who worked in…
Dame Kelly Holmes on her ‘Queen of NI’ friend, her favourite tourist hotspots and ‘best’ Belfast restaurant
Lady Mary Peters has been crowned the “Queen of Northern Ireland” by her long-time friend Dame Kelly Holmes.